Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

Location: Sandwell

Accountant
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Location:

Halesowen
Reference: (phone number removed)
  
About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected business within the construction industry. Known for delivering quality projects and maintaining strong relationships, they foster a collaborative and supportive working environment. The team values professionalism, integrity, and a “everyone helps each other” approach, creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
  
About the Role
This is a newly created position designed to provide essential support to the Company Secretary, who currently heads up Finance and manages CIS. The role will take on key responsibilities to ease workload and strengthen the finance function. There is potential for progression within the business for the right person.

Key Responsibilities
 
Assist with quarterly management accounts and liaise with auditors
Maintain Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and monthly returns/payments to Inland Revenue
Process invoices, credit notes, and subcontractor applications
Handle invoice/PO queries and general accounts calls
Monthly supplier reconciliations and payment runs
Weekly/monthly bank reconciliations and manual cash book entries
Payroll processing and year-end reports
VAT checks and quarterly returns
Auto-enrolment pension reporting and payments
Generate financial statements and project costings
Month-end journals and trial balance checks
Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews
Liaise with multiple departments across the business    
What We’re Looking For

Experience:

Minimum 15 years in finance, ideally within the construction industry

Skills:

Proficient in Sage 200
Strong understanding of CIS and Domestic Reverse Charge
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy  Attributes:
 
Self-sufficient, proactive, and adaptable
Collaborative team player with a good sense of humour  Benefits
 
25 days holiday (5 days used at Christmas) + bank holidays
Yearly, discretionary bonus
Open-plan, friendly office environment
Opportunity for career progression  Interested? Contact Jack at Four Squared Recruitment on (phone number removed) or (url removed)